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HELD  IN  ATLANTA,  GEORGIA, 


Oct.  24-27, 1899. 


THE 


VIRGINIA-CAROLINA 

CHEMICAL  CO. 

OFFICES 

HILLYER  BUILDING,  ATLANTA,  OA. 


Have  recently  published  a  very 
handsome  catalogue,  entitled 

"  WHERE  GUANO  IS  MADE." 

This  catalogue  contains  very 
handsome  cuts  of  the  different 
fertilizer  factories  of  this  Com- 
pany. 

It  is  well  known  that  this 
Company  are  the  largest  man- 
ufacturers of  fertilizers  in  the 
world,_  q,nd  now  control  the 
brands  :^Mcli;h9Cv9  been  most 
popular  in^the  Sputk  for  the 
past,  4i&*ter  century.- .  •" 

Parties  interested  in  fertili- 
zers will  doubtless  find  this 
catalogue  interesting  reading, 
and  the  Company  will  be 
pleased  to  send  a  copy  to  any 
parties  who  may  write  them 
so  requesting. 

JOHN  W.  HTIGER,  Manager, 

Atlanta,  Ga« 


W.  L.  PEEL,         R.  F.  MADDOX,  G.  A.  NICHOLSON,        B.  L.  WILLINGHAM. 

President.  Treasurer.  Genl.  Manager.  Superintendent. 

OLD  DOMINION  GUANO  CO. 

Manufacturers  of  the  following  Celebrated  Brands  of 

Ammoniated  Fertilizers  and 

High  Grade  Acid  Phosphates: 


Old  Dominion  Guano,  Blood  and  Bone  Super-Phosphate, 

Potent  Pacific  Guano,  Etowah  Super-Phosphate, 

Clark's  Soluble  Guano,  Farmer's  Special  Sup-Phos., 

So.  Am.  Dis.  Bone  Gttano.  Old  Dominion  Dissolved 

Samana  Guano,  Bone   and  Potash,  and 

Old  Dominion  Acid  Phosphate. 


FACTORY : 

Old  Dominion  Station,  on  Central  Railroad, 
near  Atlanta. 


OFFICE: 

30  West  Alabama  Street* 
Atlanta,  Ga. 


GANTT  GUANO  DISTRIBUTER. 


Without  an  Equal! 

Gantt's  Patent  Cotton  Planters 
and  Guano  Distributers. 

Strongest,  Most  Perfect  Made. 


GANTT  COTTON  PLANTER. 


They  are  fully  guaranteed.  It  is  econ- 
omy to  use  them.  Every  farmer  can  afford 
to  buy  them. 

Gantt's  Guano  Distributer  is  far  supe- 
rior to  anything  on  the  market;  has  full 
rotary  motion ;  so  arranged  as  not  to  pack 
or  clog  in  the  box.  Unsurpassed  for  put- 
ting out  all  kinds  of  guano;  easily  regulated 
to  distribute  the  proper  amount;  no  waste 
in  turning  rows;  opens  and  puts  in  guano 
at  one  operation.  This  Distributer  will  more  than  save  the  price  of  itself 
every  season  over  the  tin  horn  system  or  other  makes  of  distributers.  They 
are  now  being  used  in  several  States  with  best  results.  Also  used  for  drill- 
ing oats,  wheat,  &c. 

Gantt's  Force  Feed  Planter  is  well  known  in  all  the  cotton  growing- 
States,  and  acknowledged  by  those  using  them  to  be  the  best  Cotton  Planter 
made.  They  have  steel  beams  and  coulters,  with  detachable  steel  plow  points 
and  the  best  steel  springs. 

We  also  make  Gantt's  new  style  Gins,  Feeders  and  Condensers.  Repair 
work  on  all  makes  of  Gins  solicited. 

J.  T.  GANTT,  Macon,  Ga. 


MINUTES. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  October  24th,  1899. 

The  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  met  this  morning  in  the  cham- 
ber of  commerce,  at  11:30  o'clock,  for  the  purpose  of  temporary  organiza- 
tion. 

The  convention  was  called  to  order  by  Commissioner  O.  B.  Stevens 
of  Georgia. 

Prayer  was  offered  by  Rev.  C.  P.  Bridewell,  pastor  of  the  First  Pres- 
byterian church,  Atlanta. 

The  address  of  welcome  was  delivered  on  behalf  of  the  State  by 
Governor  Allen  D.  Candler  of  Georgia. 

An  address  of  welcome  on  behalf  of  the  city  of  Atlanta  was  delivered 
by  Mayor  James  G.  Woodward. 

The  response  to  the  addresses  of  welcome  was  delivered  by  Commis- 
sioner Leon  Jastremski  of  Louisiana,  who  replied,  representing  Governor 
Foster,  of  Louisiana. 

Hon.  Frank  Hill,  Commissioner  of  Arkansas,  nominated  Commis- 
sioner Leon  Jastremski  of  Louisiana,  for  temporary  chairman  The  vote 
on  the  motion  was  unanimous,  and  Commissioner  Jastremski  was  asked 
to  take  the  chair. 

Commissioner  O.  B.  Stevens  of  Georgia,  nominated  Royal  Daniel  of 
Atlanta,  for  temporary  secretary,  and  the  vote  was  unanimous. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Redhead  of  Mississippi,  the  following 
committees  were  appointed  by  the  chair  : 

Committee  on  Permanent  Organization— Commissioners  Redhead, 
Hill,  Stevens. 

Committee  on  Resolutions— Culver,  Patterson,  Jastremski,  the  latter 
name  being  placed  on  the  list  on  motion  of  Commissioner  Redhead,  be- 
cause Commissioner  Jastremski  occupied  the  chair. 

Before  the  committees  were  named,  Commissioner  Stevens  moved 
that  the  convention  adjourn  and  the  committees  be  named  later,  but  the 
motion  was  withdrawn  at  the  request  of  other  commissioners,  as  it  was 
stated  that  the  convention  had  all  the  work  before  it  that  could  possibly 
be  attended  to,  and  it  was  important  that  all  speed  be  made  towards  per- 
fecting a  permanent  organization  as  soon  as  possible. 

Commissioner  Redhead  asked  for  information  if  the  organization  was 
to  be  permanent,  aud  his  inquiry  brought  the  following  motion  from 
Commissioner  Hill,  which  was  seconded  by  Commissioner  Stevens: 

Resolved.  That  it  is  the  sense  of  this  meeting  that  we  go  into  a  permanent  organ- 
ization, with  a  view  of  holding  a  series  of  annual  meetings  of  Agricultural  Commis- 
sioners of  the  Cotton  States. 

This  motion,  after  discussion,  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Permanent  Organization. 

It  was  suggested  by  Commissioner  Redhead  of  Mississippi,  that  mem- 
bership should  be  limited  to  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  only,  but  that 
in  addition  a  representation  should  be  allowed  from  each  congressional 
district,  say  of  one  delegate,  which  would  make  the  attendance  larger  and 
which  would  secure  more  extended  views. 

Commissioner  Redhead  of  Mississippi  suggested  that  the  organization 
could  easily  be  made  the  coalition  of  all  existing  farmers'  organizations, 
and  should  be  a  Southern  Farmers'  Congress. 

Chairman  Jastremski  thought  the  purpose  of  the  organization  was 
more  to  bring  the  commissioners  of  agriculture  together  than  anything. 


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It  was  the  opinion  of  Commissioner  Hill  that  it  would  be  a  very  diffi- 
cult matter  to  secure  the  attendance  of  delegates  from  each  congressional 
district. 

The  suggestion  was  made  by  Conimfssioner  Patterson  of  North  Caro- 
lina that  directors  of  all  State  experimental  stations  be  included  in  mem- 
bership of  the  organization  of  the  convention,  which  suggestion  he 
embodied  in  an  amendment  to  the  motion  of  Commissioner  Hill. 

Commissioner  Culver  found  objection  to  the  amendment,  declaring 
that  if  all  the  directors  of  all  the  State  experimental  stations  were  allowed 
membership  in  the  organization,  there  would  be  a  very  large  membership, 
and  might  cause  some  complications,  as  there  were  negroes  in  Alabama 
who  were  members  of  the  State  experimental  station. 

The  chair  suggested  that  all  matters  of  detailed  organization  should 
be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Organization  for  adjustment,  and  this 
suggestion  was  embodied  in  a  motion,  introduced  by  Commissioner  Hill, 
which  was  unanimously  adopted. 

Professor  J.  B.  Huuuicutt,  editor  of  the  Southern  Cultivator,  Atlanta, 
was  introduced  by  Commissioner  "Stevens  to  the  convention,  and  he  deliv- 
ered an  address  upon  agricultural  interests. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Stevens,  the  convention  adjourned  until 
tomorrow  at  nine  o'clock  in  the  morning. 

Those  who  were  present  at  today's  session  were:  Commissioners  Leon 
Jastremski  of  Louisiana,  I.  F.  Culver  of  Alabama,  Frank  Hill  of  Arkansas, 
3.  L.  Patterson  of  North  Carolina,  J.  A.  Redhead  of  Mississippi,  O.  B. 
Stevens  of  Georgia. 

ROYAL  DANIEL,  Secretary. 

Approved: 

LEON  JASTREMSKI, 

Temporary  Chairman. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  35th,  1899 

The  convention  was  called  to  order  at  9:80  o'clock  this  morning,  in 
the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  by  Temporary  Chairman  Jastremski. 

The  minutes  of  the  previous  day  were  read  and  confirmed,  with  the 
addition  to  the  list  of  those  present,  as  follows:  Dr.  W.  C.  Stubbs  and 
Col.  Charles  Schuler  of  Louisiana,  and  Capt.  Richard  Cheatham  of  Ten- 
nessee. The  courtesy  of  the  convention  and  privileges  of  the  floor  were 
extended  these  gentlemen,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Patterson. 

Commissioner  Stevens  moved  that  the  same  courtesy  be  extended  all 
members  of  the  press  who  might  attend  the  session  of  the  convention, 
which  was  carried. 

Commissioner  Stevens  announced  that  Commissioner  L.  B.  Wombell 
of  Florida  had  notified  him  that  he  would  not  be  able  to  attend  the  session 
of  the  convention  on  account  of  business  matters  that  were  imperative. 

A  letter  was  read  from  Commissioner  George  W.  Koiner  of  Virginia, 
stating  that  he  would  not  be  able  to  be  present.  He  assured  the  conven- 
tion of  his  hearty  support  and  cordial  wishes  and  co-operation. 

Commissioner  Redhead  moved  to  defer  the  reading  of  all  papers  until 
the  business  before  the  body  was  given  attention  and  a  permanent  organ- 
ization was  effected. 

Commissioner  Redhead  moved  to  take  a  recess  of  thirty  minutes  to 
enable  the  Committee  on  Permanent  Organization  and  By-laws  to  get 
together  and  make  its  report. 

The  report  of  this  committee  was  announced,  and  was  received  as 
follows: 

CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS. 

I. — This  organization  shall  be  permanent,  and  shall  be  known  as  the 
Cotton  States  Association  of  the  Commissioners  of  Agriculture. 

II. — Its  object  shall  be  to  improve  and  promote  the  agricultural  in- 
terests of  the  Cotton  States  of  the  United  States  of  America. 


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III. — The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of  the  Com- 
missioners of  Agriculture  and  Assistant  Commissioners  of  their  respective 
States. 

IV. — Where  there  is  no  officer  known  as  Commissioner  of  Agriculture, 
then  the  head  and  his  assistant  of  the  Department  of  Agriculture  of  each 
State  shall  be  members  of  this  organization. 

V. — If  there  should  be  any  State  without  a  Department  of  Agriculture 
or  farming  organization,  the  governor  of  said  State  may  appoint  some  per- 
son to  represent  said  State,  who  is  identified  and  in  sympathy  with  the 
agricultural  interests  of  his  State. 

VI. — The  officers  of  this  convention  shall  consist  of  a  president,  a  first 
and  second  vice-president,  a  secretary,  an  assistant  secretary  and  a  treas- 
urer. Said  officers  shall  be  elected  on  the day  of  each  annual  session. 

A  majority  of  the  votes  cast  shall  elect. 

VII. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  president  to  preside  overall  meetings, 
or  should  he  be  absent,  then  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  first  vice-president, 
and  if  both  of  the  above  named  officers  be  absent,  then  it  shall  be  the  duty 
of  the  second  vice-president. 

VIII. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  president  to  appoint  an  Executive 
Committee,  of  which  he  shall  be  the  chairman,  who  shall  discharge  such 
duties  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  assigned  to  them  by  the  Association. 

IX. — The  president  shall  appoint  a  Committee  on  Rules,  by  which  the 
Association  shall  be  controlled.  He  shall  also  appoint  a  Committee  on 
Legislation. 

X. — This  Constitution  may  be  amended,  at  any  regular  meeting,  by  a 
two-thirds  vote  of  the  members  present,  by  written  notice  of  the  proposed 
amendment  in  writing,  whether  by  resolution  or  otherwise,  given  to  the 
Association. 

XI. — The  terms  of  the  officers  of  the  Association  shall  be  annual. 

XII. — The  time  and  place  of  the  regular  meeting  shall  be  fixed  by  the 
Association,  but  in  default  of  action  by  the  Association,  or  in  other  emer- 
gency, the  Executive  Committee  shall  have  such  power. 

XIII. — The  Executive  Committee  shall  call  special  meetings  of  the 
Association  whenever,  in  its  opinion,  it  may  be  advisable. 

XIV.— The  Order  of  Easiness  shall  be  as  follows  :  Call  of  Boll ;  Read- 
ing of  Minutes  ;  Report  of  Standing  Committees ;  Unfinished  Business ; 
New  Business. 

After  the  business  of  each  session  the  Association  may  have  addresses  ' 
essays  or  discussions  upon  agriculture  or  its  kindred  subjects. 

XVI. — Four  members  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  the  transaction  of 
the  business  of  this  convention. 

XVII. — That  the  said  Commissioners,  through  their  Executive  Com- 
mittee, shall,  whenever  deemed  desirable,  request  the  attendance  of  repre- 
sentatives of  agriculture,  of  the  different  States,  at  the  annual  meetings, 
the  said  representatives  having  all  the  priviledges  of  the  meeting,  save 
those  pertaining  to  the  official  duties  of  the  Commissioners. 

Commissioner  Hill  moved  to  fill  in  blank  in  date  of  election  of  officer 
"by  making  it  the  second  day  of  the  annual  session.     The  motion  was  car- 
ried, and  Article  VI  of  the  Constitution  was  declared  so  amended. 

Commissioner  Redhead  suggested  that  essays  and  discussions  should 
come  after  the  session  of  each  day,  and,  on  motion  of  Commissioner  Hill, 
the  suggestion  was  put  into  execution  and  the  article  so  amended. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Hill,  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  were 
adopted  as  a  whole. 

Commissioner  O.  B.  Stevens,  of  Georgia,  was  nominated  by  Coinrnis 
sioner  Redhead  for  permanent  president  of  the  Association.     There  were 
no  other  nominations,  and  the  election  of  Commissioner  Stevens  to  the 
chair  as  permanent  presiding  officer  of  the  association  for  the  year  was 
unanimous. 


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Royal  Daniel,  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  was  nominated  for  permanent  secretary 
and  Frank  Fleming,  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  for  permanent  assistant  secretary. 

Commissioner  Hill  nominated  Col.  B.  F.  Wright  of  Georgia  for  the 
position  of  secretary,  and  Royal  Daniel  of  Georgia  for  place  of  assistant 
secretary,  taking  the  position  that  the  secretary  of  the  association  should 
be  a  member  of  the  body. 

Colonel  Wright  withdrew  his  name,  by  permission  of  Commissioner 
Hill. 

The  vote  was  unanimous,  and  Royal  Daniel  and  Frank  Fleming  were 
selected  secretary  and  assistant  secretary. 

Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Patterson,  Commissioner  Hill  was 
elected  unanimously  first  vice-president. 

Upon  the  nomination  of  Commissioner  Redhead,  Commissioner  Pat- 
terson was  elected  second  vice-president. 

Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski,  Colonel  R.  F.  Wright  of 
Georgia  was  unanimously  elected  treasurer. 

At  this  juncture  the  chair  announced  that  the  official  program,  which 
had  been  arranged,  would  be  executed,  and  Commissioner  Redhead  of 
Mississippi  was  introduced  to  the  convention,  who  delivered  an  address 
upon  the  subject  of  cotton. 

Assistant  Commissioner  Wright  of  Georgia  moved  that  the  convention 
request  Dr.  W.  C.  Stubbs  of  Louisiana  to  address  the  convention  in  the 
afternoon. 

Commissioner  Redhead  amended  the  motion  by  making  the  invitation 
include  Colonel  Charles  Schuler  of  Louisiana.  The  motion,  amended, 
was  unanimously  carried. 

Commissioner  Patterson  of  North  Carolina  was  then  introduced.  He 
read  his  paper,  "  Cotton  Factories — an  Aid  to  Cotton  Fields." 

Commissioner  Jastremski  moved  that  the  paper  read  by  Commissioner 
Patterson  be  printed  for  distribution.  He  thought  it  would  be  a  good  idea 
to  print  all  the  proceedings  of  the  convention,  and  he  suggested  that  the 
chair  appoint  a  printing  committee. 

Commissioner  Hill  suggested,  not  as  a  motion,  that  all  papers  should 
be  submitted  to  a  committee,  who  should  be  a  censorship,  editing  and 
eliminating  as  deemed  best;  reporting  back  to  the  association. 

Commissioner  Jastremski  objected,  declaring  that  any  censorship 
of  papers  would  defeat  the  very  purpose  for  which  the  association  was 
organized,  as  the  commissioners  had  met,  and  proposed  to  meet  in  the 
future,  for  the  purpose  of  getting  the  different  views  of  various  men;  and 
if  all  of  the  views  were  the  same,  there  would  be  no  necessity  for. an  asso- 
ciation or  for  annual  meetings,  as  no  good  could  result. 

Assistant  Commissioner  Wright  stated  that  he  hoped  Commissioner 
Hill  would  withdraw  the  suggestion,  which  he  did.  It  was  announced 
by  the  chair  that  Commissioner  J.  P.  Smith  of  South  Carolina  would 
not  be  present,  because  of  important  business  matters. 

Commissioner  I.  F,  Culver  of  Alabama  was  introduced  to  the  conven- 
tion, and  he  read  a  paper,  "  The  Better  Handling  of  our  Cotton." 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Redhead,  the  convention  adjourned  until 
3  o'clock  in  the  afternoon. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  25th,  1899 
AFTERNOON  SESSION. 

The  convention  was  called  to  order  at  3  o'clock  this  afternoon,  Presi- 
dent O.  B.  Stevens  presiding. 

Colonel  Charles  Schuler,  at  the  invitation  of  the  convention  extended 
at  the  morning  session,  was  introduced  by  the  chair  and  addressed  the 
convention. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski,  Colonel  Schuler  was  invited 
and  requested  to  put  his  remarks  in  writing,  and  to  furnish  them  to  the 


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secretary  so  that  they  could  be  printed  in  the  regular  proceedings  of  the 
convention. 

Dr.  W.  C.  Stubbs  of  Louisiana,  at  the  invitation  of  the  convention 
extended  at  the  morning  session,  delivered  an  address  before  the  session. 

Dr.  Stubbs  was  unanimously  asked  to  put  his  remarks  in  writing  and 
to  furnish  them  to  the  secretary  for  publication. 

Commissioner  Jastreinski  moved  that  the  convention  invite  some  dis- 
tinguished gentleman  to  appear  before  the  body  and  deliver  an  address  on 
the  subject  of  the  square  bale,  since  Commissioner  Culver's  paper  had 
dealt  entirely  with  the  round  bale.  The  motion  was  seconded  by  Com- 
missioner Hill,  and  unanimously  carried. 

Upon  the  suggestion  of  the  chair  that  a  compress  man  be  invited, 
Comm  ssioner  Culver  asked  that  the  invitation  from  the  convention  also 
be  exteinded  a  round  bale  representative,  so  that  both  sides  of  the  discus- 
sion could  be  heard  in  an  intelligent  manner  and  from  men  who  could 
give  figures  that  were  official  and  authoritative. 

Commissioner  Jastremski  amended  his  motion  to  meet  with  the  sug- 
gestion advanced  by  Commissioner  Culver,  and  the  vote  was  unanimous, 
and  the  secretary  was  instructed  to  invite  a  representative  of  the  square 
and  the  round  bale  to  appear  before  the  convention  the  next  day  at  noon 
and  deliver  an  address  upon  the  merits  of  the  two  packages  of  cotton. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Bedhead,  the  paper  of  Commissioner 
Jefferson  Johnson  of  Texas,  who  was  absent,  was  read  before  the  conven- 
tion by  Commissioner  R.  F.  Wright  of  Georgia. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Redhead,  the  convention  adjourned 
until  tomorrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Approved: 

ROYAL  DANIEL,  Secretary.  O.  B.  STEVENS,  President. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  26th,  1899 

The  convention  was  called  to  order  at  9  o'clock  this  morning,  President 
O.  B.  Stevens  presiding. 

The  roll  call  showed  a  quorum  was  present,  and  the  minutes  of  the 
preceding  day  were  read  and  approved. 

President  Stevens  announced  that  an  invitation  had  been  extended 
the  convention  to  attend  the  Brumby  sword  presentation  at  the  State 
Capitol  at  11  o'clock. 

By  unanimous  vote  the  invitation  was  accepted,  and  it  was  decided 
that  the  convention  would  adjourn  at  10:15  o'clock  until  afternoon. 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Redhead: 

Whereas,  The  opening  of  a  short  route  to  Japan,  China  and  the  Philippines  will 
create  an  unbounded  new  field  for  sale  of  Southern  cotton,  timber  and  other  products, 
therefore,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  this  convention  of  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  of  the  Cotton 
States  do  most  earnestly  urge  the  senators  and  representatives  of  the  i  espective  Cotton 
States  to  lend  their  aid  and  support  to  the  opening  of  the  Nicaraguan  canal,  or  such 
inter-oceanic  route  as  may  be  deemed  practicable  by  Congress. 

Motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski  that  the  resolution  be  referred  t° 
the  Committee  on  Resolutions. 

Commissioner  Culver  moved  that  it  be  adopted  by  the  convention 
without  its  being  referred.  The  motion  prevailed,  the  motion  of  Commis- 
sioner Jastremski  being  withdrawn. 

The  convention  then  heard  the  paper  by  Commissioner  Leon  Jastrem- 
ski read:  "  The  Syrup  and  Sugar  Cane  Industry." 

The  following  committees  were  named  by  the  chair,  after  which  the 
convention  took  a  recess  to  attend  the  Brumby  sword  presentation  exer- 
cises at  the  State  Capitol: 

Executive  Committee— Commissioners  Redhead  and  Jastremski. 

Committee  on  Rules  and  Regulations  —Commissioners  Culver,  Patter- 
son and  Redhead. 

Committee  on  Legislation — Commissioners  Patterson,  Hill,  Wright. 


Committee  on  Transportation — Jastreniski,  Wright,  Culver. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  iastrernski,  that  he  be  relieved  of  the 
chairmanship  of  the  Committee  on .^Transportation,  he  was  made  chairman 
of  the  Committee  on  Resolutions,  and  Commissioner  Culver  was  made 
chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Transportation,  the  chairmen  being 
changed  from  one  to  the  other. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  26th,  1899 

At  noon  the  convention  was  called  to  order  by  President  Stevens,  the 
members  having  returned  from  the  presentation  of  the  sword  to  Lieuten- 
ant Brumby  at  the  capitol. 

A  paper  was  read  by  Commissioner  Hill  of  Arkansas. 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Jastremski : 

Whereas,  The  survival  of  sugar  cane  in  the  Gulf  States  through  the  unprece- 
dented cold  weather  of  last  February,  has  demonstrated  the  practicability  of  increas- 
ing largely  the  area  of  sugar  cane  culture  in  said  States,  thereby  saving  to  the  country 
vast  annual  expenditures  for  foreign  sugars ;  and 

Whereas,  Many  cotton  planters  would  find  greater  profit  in  substituting  sugar 
cane  culture  for  cotton  culture ;  and 

Whereas,  Such  substitution  would,  by  consequent  reduction  in  the  excessive 
yield  of  cotton,  improve  the  price  of  the  latter  product;  and 

Whereas,  Authenticated  reports  lead  this  assemblage  of  State  Commissioners  of 
Agriculture  to  believe  that  the  Amazonian  departments  of  Peru  produce  sugar  cane  of 
vast  tonnage,  yield  and  vitality  greater  than  any  other  variety  now  cultivated  in  the 
South:  and 

Whereas  They  are  also  informed  that  the  same  and  other  departments  produce 
prolific  kinds1of  cotton  of  .various  colors  and  hues,  which  would  be  advantageous  in 
the  manufacture  of  cloths,  and  m«re  profitable  to  the  cotton  growers  of  the  South 
than  most  of  the  varieties  they  now  plant ;  and 

Whereas,  The  improvement  in  the  species  of  sugar  cane  and  cotton  planted  in  the 
South  would  greatly  assist  our  agricultural  interests  and  contribute  to  the  wealth  and 
commerce  of  the  entire  country  ;  be  it  therefore 

Resolved,  That  this  assembly  of  State  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  do  hereby 
most  earnestly  request  the  Honorable  James  Wilson,  Secretary  of  Agriculture  of  the 
United  States,  to  promptly  secure  conclusive  information  upon  the  reports  referred 
to,  and  if  such  reports  be  satisfactorily  verified,  that  he  be  further  requested  to  obtain 
ample  supplies  of  the  said  cane  and  cottons  and  appertaining  lints,  in  order  that 
experimental  plantings,  etc.,  of  a  general  character  may  be  made  at  the  State  experi- 
mental stations  and  by  planters  and  by  farmers  in  the  sugar  cane  and  cotton  growing 
sections  of  the  South. 

Be  it  further  resolved,  That  the  secretary  of  this  assembly  be  requested  to  for- 
ward a  copy  to  the  Honoreble  James  Wilson  of  the  preceding  preamble  and  resolution. 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Bedhead: 

Whereas,  The  agricultural  classes  of  our  Cotton  States  will  expect  some  message 
from  us,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  the  president  issue,an  address  to  our  people,  setting  forth  that  the 
independence  and  prosperity  of  our  farmers  depend  largely  upon  diversifying  their 
farm  products,  to  the  end  of  making  their  farms  self-sustaining  and  making  their 
money  crops  a  surplus. 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Jastremski: 

Whereas,  Justice  to  the  buyer  of  cotton  and  justice  to  the  grower  of  cotton,  alike 
suggests  that  reports  of  the  condition  of  cotton  during  the  period  of  cultivation  and  of 
the  probable  yield  thereof,  should  emanate  from  sources  of  the  most  reliable  character 
and 

Whereas,  The  cotton  markets  are  largely  governed  by  reports  made  by  calcula- 
tors on  the  one  hand  and  by  Federal  and  State  correspondents  on  the  other,  who  are 
responsible  to  no  authority  for  the  accuracy  of  their  reports  or  estimates  of  crops :  ani 

Whereas,  The  belief  is  current  that  the  cotton  grower  is  the  principal  sufferer 
from  the  calculations  and  reports  referred  to ;  and 

Whereas,  The  necessity  is  apparent  for  the  creation  of  a  system  of  official  reports 
emanating  from  officials  upon  whom  responsibility  can  be  placed  for  the  accuracy  of 
their  reports  and  estimates  of  cotton  and  their  crops ;  therefore,  be  it 

Resolved,  That  the  Cotton  States  Association  of  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  do 
hereby  earnestly  petition  the  Governors  and  Legislators  of  the  South  to  enact  laws 
requiring  the  county  tax  assessors  to  report  at  stated  times  to  the  State  Commissioners 
of  Agriculture  of  their  respective  States  the  number  of  acres  devoted  to  the  cultiva- 
tion of  cotton  and  other  products ;  the  condition  of  said  products  during  the  period  of 
cultivation :  estimates  of  the  yield  thereof;  the  shipments  thereof;  and  such  other 
information  relating  thereto  as  may  be  deemed  useful. 

Resolved  further,  That  the  said  reports  of  county  assessors  should  be  made  on 
blanks  of  uniform  character  furnished  by  said  State  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  ; 
and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  said  Commissioners  of  Agriculture  to  compile  the  said  re- 
ports of  the  county  tax  assessors  monthly  and  to  publish  said  compiled  reports  and  to 
transmit  copies  thereof  to  the  president  of  the  association  for  general  compilation  and 
promulgation. 


—8— 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Patterson: 

Resolved,  That  this  association  most  heartily  and  earnestly  memorializes  the 
congress  of  the  United  States  to  grant  the  franking  privilege  of  the  post  office  depart- 
ment to  all  official  publications  issued  from  the  department  of  agriculture  of  all  the 
States  and  Territories  of  the  Union. 

Resolved  that  the  Senators  and  Representatives  of  the  States  represented  in  this 
association  be  served  with  copies  of  this  resplution,  and  be  earnestly  requested  to  en- 
deavor to  secure  the  adoption  of  the  resolution. 

The  resolutions  were  all  adopted  and  ordered  spread  on  the  minutes. 

A  cordial  invitation  was  extended  the  convention  to  meet  next  time 
in  Memphis.  The  invitation  was  extended  by  Captain  Richard  Cheatham 
of  that  city. 

A  unanimous  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  Captain  Cheatham  for  his 
kind  invitation. 

An  invitation  was  read  from  the  state  assembly,  inviting  the  conven- 
tion to  attend  its  sessions,  with  the  privileges  of  the  floor  extended. 

A  unanimous  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  the  legislature  for  the 
invitation. 

At  2  o'clock  the  motion  to  adjourn  was  made,  and  a  recess  until  3 
o'clock  was  taken. 


\ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  26th,  1899 

The  convention  was  called  to  order  this  afternoon  at  3  o'clock,  Presi- 
dent O.  B.  Stevens  presiding. 

State  School  Commissioner  G.  K.  Glenn  of  Georgia  was  introduced 
by  the  president,  and  he  delivered  an  address  before  the  convention  on 
the  subject  of  manual  training  and  improved  school  methods. 

Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski,  Commissioner  Glenn  was 
unanimously  asked  to  put  his  remarks  in  writing  and  to  furnish  same  to 
the  secretary,  so  that  they  could  be  published  in  the  printed  proceedings 
of  the  convention. 

Commissioner  Redhead  moved  that  when  this  convention  adjourned 
that  it  be  sine  die,  and  that  the  next  meeting  to  be  held  should  be  the  first 
annual  meeting. 

Commissioner  Jastremski  moved  that  the  next  annual  meeting  be  held 
in  New  Orleans,  on  the  second  Wednesday  in  January,  which  was  carried 
unanimously. 

The  paper  by  Mr.  S.  P.  Williams  of  Savannah  was  read  by  Assistant 
Commissioner  R.  F.  Wright  of  Georgia. 

At  6  o'clock  the  convention  adjourned  until  tomorrow  morning  at  9 
o'clock. 

ROYAL  DANIEL,  Secretary. 

Approved:     O.  B.  STEVENS,  President. 


ATLANTA,  GA.,  Oct.  27th,  1899 

The  convention  met  this  morning  at  9  o'clock,  and  was  called  to  order 
by  President  Stevens.  A  quorum  was  present,  and  the  minutes  of  the 
previous  day  were  read  and  approved. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Patterson,  Mr.  D.  A.  Thoinpkinsof  North 
Carolina  was  introduced  and  requested  to  address  the  convention. 

A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  Mr.  Thompkins,  and  he  was  asked  to 
put  his  remarks  in  writing,  so  that  they  could  be  published  with  the  gen- 
eral proceedings  of  the  convention. 

An  invitation  was  read  from  the  State  Legislature,  extending  an  invi- 
tation to  Dr.  W  C.  Stubbs  to  attend  the  sessions  while  in  the  city,  and  to 
deliver  an  address  before  the  joint  session  of  the  house  and  senate  this 
evening  at  8  o'clock. 

On  motion  of  Assistant  Commissioner  Wright,  a  recess  of  five  minutes 
was  taken,  and  Dr.  J.  B.  Hunnicutt  was  introduced  and  asked  to  deliver 
an  address  upon  agricultural  interests.  During  the  recass  the  committee 
on  Resolutions  held  a  meeting  and  prepared  its  report. 


—9— 

When  the  body  was  called  to  order  at  the  expiration  of  the  recess,  a 
rising  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  to  Mr.  Thompkins  for  his  address. 
The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Commissioner  Wright : 

Whereas,  Certain  butter  substitutes  are  now  and  have  been  on  the  market  for 
years,  with  increasing  indications  for  future  sale ;  and 

Whereas,  These  substitutes  known  as  Oleomargerine,  Butterine,  and  by  other 
names,  are  in  direct  competition  with  the  product  of  the  dairy,  being  cheaper,  thereby 
forcing  the  dairyman  to  lose  the  profit  he  should  receive  on  his  legitimate  profits ;  and 

Whereas,  The  dairyman  and  the  customer  are  entitled  to  protection  from  these 
substitutes, 

Therefore  be  it  resolved,  That  this  convention  use  its  best  endeavors  to  secure 
such  protection  as  is  necessary,  securing  the  proper  marking  of  all  cans,  cases  and 
packages  containing  the  substitutes,  and  requiring  all  dealers  in  and  users  of  the  sub- 
stitutes to  brand  the  articles  as  substitutes. 

Be  it  resolved,  That  further,  this  convention  will,  in  all  ways  possible,  aid  and 
encourage  the  dairymen  in  the  removal  of  all  obstacles  that  may  impede  their  progress 
to  success,  assuring  them  of  the  sympathy  and  co-operation  of  this  convention. 

Adopted. 

The  following  resolution  was  read  by  President  Stevens: 

Whereas,  The  annual  loss  accruing  each  year  in  the  handling  of  cotton,  growing 
out  of  the  loss  in  weights  and  failure  of  bale  to  come  up  to  the  sample  classification, 
which  is  due  to  the  fact  that  there  is  no  standard  system  of  weighing  and  classification ; 
and 

Whereas,  These  reclamations  destroy  all  the  profit  of  the  business  to  the  mer- 
chant, and  indirectly  is  taken  from  the  pockets  of  the  farmers, 

Be  it  resolved,  That  we  use  our  earnest  and  energetic  efforts  to  bring  about  the 
desired  results ;  and 

Be  it  resolved, further.  That  we  invite  the  assistance  and  co-operation  of  such 
exporters  of  cotton  who  realize  the  importance  of  the  movement,  and  who,  from  ex- 
perience, are  in  position  to  furnish  substantial  aid. 

Adopted. 

The  following  report  was  read  by  the  Committee  on  Resolutions: 

Considering  the  practicaily  unlimited  capabilities  of  the  South,  its  vast  resources 
in  minerals  and  timbers,  the  fertility  of  its  soil  and  its  adaptability  of  the  cultivation 
of  grains,  food  stuffs,  fruits,  cotton,  sugarcane  and  all  kinds  of  vegetables,  the  advan- 
tages it  offers  for  stock  raising  and  dairying,  the  superiority  of  its  climate  and  health- 
fulness,  the  opportunities  it  is  offering  at  this  time  for  the  safe  and  remunerative 
investment  of  capital  in  manufacture  of  cotton  and  other  products  which  it  presents 
in  increasing  quantities ;  considering  also  that  the  interests  of  agriculture  will  be  vastly 
promoted  by  the  establishment  of  manufactures,  whereby  the  southern  towns  and 
cities  would  naturally  increase  in  wealth  and  .population,  and  become  better  home 
markets  for  the  many  products  of  the  farm,  and  considering  the  vast  areas  of  unoccu- 
pied lands  which  offer  homes  to  millions  of  thrifty  people  ;  considering  the  foregoing, 
which  proves  the  South  to  be  the  best  field  in  the  world  for  the  capitalist  and  the 
worthy  and  industrious  immigrant. 

Be  it  resolved,  therefore,  by  the  Cotton  States  Association  of  Commissioners  o* 
Agriculture,  That  a  new  invitation  is  hereby  extended  to  the  capitalists  and  the  immi" 
grants  to  come  among  the  Southern  people  and  partake  with  them  in  the  blessings  of 
the  grand  era  of  prosperity  which  is  dawning  upon  the  South ;  and 

Be  it  further  resolved,  j  hat  individually  and  collectively  this  association  will  do 
its  utmost  to  facilitate  the  desired  advent  of  the  capitalist  and  immigrant  into  the 
South. 

The  time  having  come  in  our  history  when  trained  intellect  and  mechanical  skill 
and  manual  dexterity  are  everywhere  needed  to  develop  the  resources  of  the  Southern 
States,  it  is 

Resolved,  That  every  modern  agency  available  for  developing  the  above  forces  be 
fostered  by  proper  legislation. 

We  therefore  urge  that  agriculture  be  taught  in  our  rural  schools,  not  only  as  a 
means  for  increasing  the  wealth  of  the  country,  but  as  a  basis  for  training  the  mind 
unsurpassed  by  any  other  studies. 

We  earnestly  commend  our  agricultural  and  mechanical  colleges  and  oar  indus- 
trial and  technical  schools.  We  invoke  liberal  legislation  in  their  behalf, 

We  believe  that  farmers'  institutes,  so  potential  for  educating  our  farmers,  which 
are  simply  schools  for  the  farmers,  should  be  encouraged  by  proper  legislation,  so  that 
the  best  talents  of  the  country  shall  be  secured  therefor,  and  that  every  farmer  of  the 
country  can  enjoy  the  benefits  of  at  least  once  a  year. 

We  commend  the  organization  of  farmers'  clubs,  associations  formed,  not  for 
political  reasons,  but  for  educational  and  scientific  advantages. 

We  commend  State  and  county  fairs  and  exhibitions  as  being  object  lessons  of 
great  educational  value. 

We  commend  the  erection  of  cotton  factories  in  every  community,  being  powerful 
adjuncts  to  the  growing  of  cotton  throughout  the  South. 

We  also  advise  the  erection  of  cotton  oil  mills,  so  as  to  secure  the  largest  profits  of 
our  chief  staple. 

To  aid  both  of  the  above,  we  earnestly  commend  that  each  State  in  the  South 


—10— 

establish  as  soon  as  possible  textile  schools  for  the  training  of  the  experts  for  the.'e 
industries. 

Resolved,  That  the  president  of  this  association  be  requested  to  ascertain  the 
probable  cost  of  printing  the  proceedings  of  this  meeting,  and  that  he  be  further  re- 
quested to  communicate  such  information  to  the  members  of  the  association,  and  to 
communicate  to  commissioners  not  yet  elected  to  membership,  with  the  view  of 
arranging  to  cover  the  cost  of  such  printing  and  to  determine  the  number  of  copies  to 
be  printed  and  distributed. 

Kesolved,  That  we  regard  as  the  proper  field  to  include  in  this  association  the 
States  of  Alabama,  Arkansas,  Georgia,  Texas,  Louisiana,  Mississippi,  Florida,  North 
and  South  Carolina,  Virginia,  Tennessee,  Kentucky,  Missouri  and  California,  and  the 
territories  of  Oklahoma,  the  Indian  Nation,  New  Mexico  and  Arizona,  and  the  presi- 
dent is  requested  to  invite  all  of  these  States  and  Territories  to  be  represented  at  our 
conventions  and  in  our  association. 

Resolved,  That  at  the  meetings  of  this  association  the  members  may  present  for 
election  to  honorary  membership  the  names  of  presidents  and  professors  of  agricultu- 
ral colleges,  directors  of  experiment  stations  and  State  chemists,  in  their  respective 
otates. 

Resolved  further,  That  honorary  members  shall  have  the  same  privileges  to  par- 
ticipate in  discussions  as  members,  without,  however,  the  power  to  vote. 

Considering  that  the  lack  of  an  adequate  merchant  marine  is  operating  so  as  to 
give  to  the  European  nations  the  command  of  markets,  which  owing  to  their  proxim- 
ity to  our  southern  ports  should  instead  be  commanded  by  the  various  southern  and 
and  American  industries  ; 

Be  it  resolved,  That  we  urge  the  senators  and  congressmen  of  the  S9uthern  States 
to  advocate  and  support  proper  measures  to  rehabilitate  the  American  merchant 
marine,  with  the  view  of  establishing  direct  intercourse  between  our  southern  ports 
and  the  markets  referred  to. 

Be  it  resolved  further,  That  to  aid  in  such  intercourse,  we  would  urge  said  sena- 
tors and  congressmen  to  endeavor  to  have  created  direct  mail  service  with  the  markets 
referred  to. 

The  report  bythe  Committee  on  Resolutions  was  unanimously  adopted. 

A  paper  by  President  O.  B.  Stevens  was  read  on  the  subject  of  fertil- 
izers. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski,  Dr.  W.  C.  Stubbs  of  Louisi- 
ana was  elected  an  honorary  member  of  the  association. 

The  following  resolution  by  Commissioner  Jastremski  was  unani- 
mously adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  president  be  authorized  to  have  the  proceedings  of  this  session 
printed,  in  consideration  of  the  privileges  tp  attach  advertisements  to  said  proceed- 
ings, in  case  he  finds  a  contractor  willing  to  make  such  publication  upon  the  above 
stated  terms,  or  otherwise  upon  the  most  favorable  terms,  according  to  the  resolution 
already  adopted. 

The  following  resolution  by  Commissioner  Jastremski  was  unani- 
mously adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  warmest  thanks  of  this  association  be  and  are  hereby  tendered 
to  the  Governor  and  the  General  Assembly  of  the  great  State  of  Georgia ;  to  the  Mayor 
of  the  beautiful  and  progressive  ciiy  of  Atlanta ;  to  Hon.  O.  B.  Stevens,  Commis- 
sioner of  Agriculture  of  Georgia,  the  worthy  originator  of  this  association :  to  Colonel 
Robeet  P.  Wright,  his  able  and  urbane  assistant;  to  the  faithful  and  efficient  Secretary, 
Mr.  Royal  Daniel,  and  to  his  assistant,  Mr.  Frank  Fleming  of  Atlanta ;  and  to  the 
citizens  of  Atlanta,  the  press  of  Atlanta,  for  the  courtesy  that  they  have  been  pleased 
to  extend  us  on  this  occasion  ;  and  to  the  City  Council  for  the  generous  use  of  the  hall 
of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Jastremski,  President  Stevens  and  Assis- 
tant Commissioner  Wright  were  requested  to  prepare  the  program  for 
the  next  session  of  the  association. 

On  motion  of  Commissioner  Redhead,  the  convention  adjourned  to 
meet  in  New  Orleans  on  January  19th,  which  is  to  be  the  first  annual 
meeting  of  the  association. 
ROYAL  DANIEL,  Secretary. 

Approved  :  O.  B.  STEVENS,  President. 


E.  VAN  WINKLE 
GIN  &  MACHINE  WORKS 

ATLANTA,    GEORGIA. 


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A  SOUTHERN  SEED-HOUSE. 

UBS  is  a  Seed-House  of  and  for  the  South  only.  Our  efforts  are  for  the  South- 
ern trade  only,  and  the  seed  stocks  that  we  carry  are  adapted  to  your  soil  and 
climate,  and  our  entire  aim  and  purpose  is  to  furnish  you  with  seeds  that  will 
give  you  satisfactory  results. 
We  furnish  you  stocks  of  seed  that  are  grown  for  us.  not  the  ordinary  cheap-grade 
stocks  that  are  on  the  wholesale  seed  markets.  The  South  has  for  years  been  the 
dumping-ground  for  old  and  inferior  seeds.  These  have  generally  been  worked  off 
through  country  stores  and  the  commission  boxes  left  on  sale.  Naturally,  such  seeds 
do  not  give  you  satisfactory  results.  '1  he  sale  of  such  seeds  is  a  damage  to  every  pur- 
chaser. If  you  have  always  used  that  kind  of  seed  you  do  not  know  what  real  first- 
class  seeds  are. 

We  can  say  in  perfect  good  faith  that  there  is  no  seed  firm  in  the  country  that  can 
as  wel)  supply  your  needs  and  wants  as  we  can,  We  are  aware  that  you  will  find 
many  firms  that  will  sell  you  seeds  at  a  lower  price.  You  will  also  find  that  the  quali- 
ty of  the  low-priced  seeds  is  so  poor  that  they  are  really  more  expensive  than  ours  at 
a  half  or  third  the  price. 

OUR  AIM  AND  PURPOSE 

is  to  make  every  customer  a  satisfied  customer,  so  far  as  prompt,  courteous,  honest 
treatment  and  best  quality  of  seeds  can  make  him  so.  We  have  an  interest  in  the  seeds 
we  sell  beyond  the  simple  matter  of  dollars  and  cents  that  they  represent.  We  are  con- 
stantly striving  to  get  new  and  better  varieties  or  improving  existing  ones.  It  is  our 
life-work,  and  we  seek  to  leave  as  a  monument  when  we  have  passed  away  an  improved 
condition  of  Southern  agriculture  so  far  as  it  can  be  affected  by  the  seed  supply.  The 
pride  that  we  take  in  our  life-work  is  the  best  guarantee  against  inferior  seeds. 

Our  moral  responsibility  is  great.  We  realize  fully  that  on  our  knowledge  and  care 
depends  the  success  or  failure  of  the  crops  of  thousands  of  our  customers,  and  with 
seedsmen  worthy  of  the  name  this  moral  responsibility  is  the  strongest  possible  safe- 
guard of  the  planter.  Our  pride  in  our  reputation  among  our  customers  is  more  to  us 
than  dollars,  and  therein  lies  the  difference  between  the  real  seedsman  and  the  dealer 
in  seeds. 

OUR  50-PAGE  ILLUSTRATED  CATALOGUE  WILL  BE  SENT  YOU  FREE 
if  you  will  ask  for  it. 

H.  G.  HASTINGS  &  CO.,  Seedsmen, 

4  West  Mitchell  Street,  ATLANTA,  GA. 


Continental  Gin 


MAIN    OFFICE 

BIRMINGHAM,  ALABAMA. 


FACTORIES : 

Birmingham,  Ala.,  Prattville,  Ala.,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Bridgewater,  Mass.,  Avondale,  Ala. 


Manufacturers  of  the  most  complete  and  approved  line  of 

». 

Cotton  Ginnery  Machinery 

ON  THE  MARKET. 
Up  to  date  with  the  largest  line  and  the  latest  improrements  in 

Cotton  Gins,  Cotton  Presses  and  Seed  Cotton  Elevators. 

Comprising  the  well  known  and  popular  Ginning  systems  of 

"MUNGER"  "SMITH"  "WINSH1P" 

"EAGLE"  "PRATT" 


ALSO, 

ENGINES  AND  BOILERS,  SHAFTING, 
PULLEYS,  HANGERS,  ETC. 


IT  WILL  PAY  YOU  TO  GET  OUR  PRICES. 

WRITE  FOR  CATALOGUE  DESCRIPTIVE  OF  OUR  SEVERAL  LINES. 


Address  all  Communications  to, 


CONTINENTAL  GIN  Co, 

BIRMINGHAM,  ALABAMA. 


ATLANTA,  GA. 


HIGH   GRADE   FERTILIZERS 


OFFICE : 

912  and  913  Prudential  Building:. 


WORKS : 

W.  &  A.  R.  R. ,  Southern  Ry . ,  L.  &  N.  Ry 


GAYLAMOUNT 

PAMPHLET  BINDER 

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Manufactured  by 

©AYLORD  BROS.  Inc. 

Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

Stockton,  Calif. 


YC  60836 


M262351 

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